Riding Aboard Amtrak's Auto Train

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Amtrak's Auto Train is one of the premiere long distance passenger trains in the United States, traveling between Florida and the Northeast. It is the only train in North America that allows you to bring a personal vehicle onboard with you. In this video, I take a ride aboard the Auto Train from Sanford, Florida to Lorton, Virginia. We'll take a look at some of the onboard amenities as well as the vehicle loading and unloading process at the end of the line. All aboard!

[@TrumpCardMAGA]

This takes me back. A few years ago me and my wife traveled via auto train. It was perfect for us, I a giant rail fan and her wanting to go to Florida for vacation and visit family down there. We live in Ohio it wasn't a bad drive to the Virginia station, and taking my radio scanner on the train allowed me to keep somewhat clued in on passing trains as we went down to Florida. The pleasure of having our own SUV once down in Florida made things nice considering we had multiple places to visit while there. I had a wonderful experience going and coming back on the auto train. And trust me all those workers having to put up with my sunburnt and mildly hung over wife on the return trip did a great job keeping us satisfied as we travelled back to Virginia. Maybe soon I can take the auto train again.

[@mickfunny4185]

Dream The Endless would it be less expensive to fly from Ohio to Florida and rent a car when you’re there?

[@fightingirish8584]

How much did it cost in total?

[@vballdumbbunny13]

@@mickfunny4185 possibly depending on the flights, most people who do this are snowbirds who will be there for the season and would want their own car vs a rental.

[@distantsignal]

Really nice, video, Mike. Excellent access and great storytelling.

[@trainlover123trainsrock]

Distant Signal hey distant I wanted you to railfan some tri-Rail on your channel the west palm beach station is nice or Miami

[@zwmrailfan]

Distant Signal, I didn’t know that you were here you and Mike are my favorite train youtubers

[@dadezbombzz]

I just wanted to say that my husband sent me this video, as this year will be our first time traveling on the Auto Train from VA to FL. I am so happy someone was able to document this and fully explain the process. It is great to see the views, how the train works and especially the rooms and their size. This was a really well made and nicely documented video. Thank you again ,we are looking forward to our trip!!!!!!!!!

[@richardlorith8256]

My opinion Amtrak needs to expand the Auto train to other parts of the country

[@ericbedenbaugh7085]

I agree, but they tried it once before but it failed. I believe it went from Chicago to Sanford.

[@ronclark9724]

Unfortunately Amtrak doesn't have much extra rolling stock sitting around doing nothing. Just a few cars to swap out for maintenance.

[@KatoOnTheTrack1]

Eric Bedenbaugh where is Sanford?

[@Tropicalfire]

Jay Rob northern Florida

[@roadtoad7704]

@@KatoOnTheTrack1 Just NE of Orlando, in center of Florida.

[@chhopkins]

How many of you disliked this? This is like the best train video I’ve ever seen and I liked

[@chhopkins]

I never got these many likes before! Keep it up guys!

[@Esso_Films]

Oh they didn't dislike it they accidentally pressed the disliked button they didn't noticed it

[@TarmanTheChampion]

I know right? I didn't speed it up or skip through!

[@cristiankitsunehigafoxes1177]

I only give likes I do :>

[@nortonhatfield7312]

Maybe California should experiment with having an auto train running from southern California to northern California and back. An auto train would be appropriate for California since most people in California drive cars.

[@andrewincalifornia2066]

I’m assuming that is an SF to LA route. I don’t think it would make as much sense as the auto train because the auto train runs an overnight route from the north end of Orlando to the south end of Washington. It’s a longer route. The LA to SF route is much shorter and it would probably be the northwestern end of LA probably the valley, or Oxnard and the south end of the bay which is an even shorter route. Probably 5-6 hours driving which is probably less than half the amount of time it would take a train to load up all of the cars and make the run to San Francisco. I think it would be nice if Amtrak ran a regular train with Surfliner train-sets from DTLA or even San Diego straight into SF on Caltrain’s tracks. Btw I’m not trying to be a jerk, your comment just made me want to have a discussion about this.

[@nortonhatfield7312]

@@andrewincalifornia2066 I am glad you like my response and besides California is considered to be a car state because almost everyone in California owns a car and public transportation in California for most part is not reliable as driving a car to some destinations in California.

[@placerrailvideos824]

That’s a very good idea. Maybe another Amtrak train with the Coast Starlight. But that would be pretty expensive (about nearly $1 billion) would invest into Locomotives and rolling stock.

[@MrGoodnplenty1957]

Norton & Andrew, it is good to see a good discussion back and forth.

[@wenchance]

An auto train style route could be big for CA, especially a LA-SF service. There are a couple issues that come to mind though. A service following the Coast Starlight route would probably be too slow. I can take over 10 hours to get between LA and San Jose by the Coast Starlight and I’d doubt drivers will give up that much time to travel the same distance. The likely best option would by through the Central Valley following the San Joaquin route. This could also set up other destination options as well with service to Oakland and Sacramento. The only major snag with this though is that such a route would likely require using the Tehachapi Pass, which is usually barred to passenger service. That would leave a considerable service gap between Bakersfield and the LA Basin. Moreover, if a faster service between the Bay Area and LA Basin also existed, we could also see service demand on the Coast Starlight drop significantly on that portion, which could be a negative. A Central Valley service might be a viable option but the demand might be questionable and it would likely cannibalize San Joaquin service as well. More studies would definitely have to be done to see if such a service is possible and if it would have an overall positive effect on Amtrak. Other routes that could be possible are LA to Las Vegas or maybe Bay Area to Reno. I could also see a Frontier route being possible running between Albuquerque - Denver - Cheyenne. Heck, just for kicks, maybe Amtrak can get into the rolling highway business and buy a fleet of Roll On - Roll Off cars and truckers can hitch onto long-distance trains. By that point we’d be on our way to have a real “Steel Interstate”.

[@HawkeyeCR52322]

It would be great if Amtrak ran an Auto Train between a west and East point in the US as well

[@gchsbus]

Whats the point? While it sounds like an amazing idea on the surface, if you price quote that type of trip with Amtrak pricing, it would be very expensive for the common person.

[@odiecalodie]

Actually Amtrak did talk about running a Auto Train from Chicago to Albuquerque.

[@ireneberger6388]

I want the auto train to come to Dallas Union station in Texas

[@odiecalodie]

You need to ask that question to Amtrak, I am just reporting what I read.

[@apacheman59]

Or what about a Atlanta to Dallas route?

[@mitchtube00]

Best Amtrak ride I have every seen. You talked about every detail about the loading and unloading and the superliners and what are equipped in them.

[@dancolley4208]

The AutoTrain rarely, if ever, runs late. It's a hallmark of this service. I've used AmTrak passenger service often in the northeast corridor as a commuter. I've also taken the AutoTrain several times, but my favorite AmTrak trip was a cross country trip. I came from Klamath Falls in southern Oregon to Jacksonville, FL. Through the Cascades and the Rockies, across the plains into Chicago then Pittsburgh, Washington, DC, ending up in Jacksonville. Two full days and parts of two more days. It was a great trip. The crew was exceptionally nice and didn't mind taking a few minutes to chat with me about trains and train service. They were mainly a very experienced crew and knew what was going on at all times. Food was quite good. It exceeded my expectations by a bunch !!! And, a lounge car is always a nice feature !!!

[@ShawnTheDriver]

Woah what did you say? An Amtrak train...leaving....EARLY!?

[@itznotfunnehbruh4206]

I know right!? What a phenomenon!

[@nicholaslokos7949]

Xd

[@tinypeter4745]

What is this wizardry?

[@nahumchiu9348]

I had an early departure coming and going on a recent trip. Was a half hour late arriving to Sanford. Worse was coming back. Didn't arrive in Lorton until about 2:45p due to the train crashing into a car in Savannah. Of course the train would probably be more reliable if CSX spent more on replacing their tracks. Along the ride, I saw the track conditions were fair to poor which explains why the train slows down at certain sections. Average speed was about 50 with a peak of 75. The beat up sections of track had the train slow down to about 30. Despite its lateness, we still had a pleasant ride. Sure beats the stress of driving down.

[@gretchenhoffman6193]

Metropolitan Transport Amtrak can’t help that if another train has an issue on the same tracks then it’s not like it can just drive around it

[@RC-wb7od]

My parents took that first run on the Auto Train in 71 from Lorton to Stanford and several more that followed. Needless to say, they loved it.

[@werksdesign]

I wish all the host railroads would give Amtrak passenger service the clear signal to run on time on all their routes but it's the freight that pays the bills.

[@Petriefied0246]

The British railways run on priority head codes that cost more money for higher priority from 1-7. The Express passenger services are usually the most expensive, but there are several levels for freight and passengers.

[@uzziya6392]

Legally they have to give way to Amtrak and other passenger services. It was part of Nixon's conditions that established Amtrak in the first place - freight railway companies would have their unprofitable passenger services (which they were legally required to run) transferred to a public company and in return those same companies would have to give way to passenger trains. They just seldom actually follow the law though because state governments pretty much universally let them get away with it for political (i.e. corruption) reasons. Amtrak is in a legal battle with several freight railway companies right now over exactly this.

[@qjtvaddict]

Why bother with Amtrak at all why not pay the rail owners to bid on passenger routes let the freight companies get back into the passenger game via HSR in fact property developers gain the most from passenger trains let em run it and find it themselves

[@bjxxx]

@@uzziya6392 then there needs to be a scaling back of the subsidies freight railroads receive from the government.

[@uzziya6392]

@@bjxxx Freight railways rely on those subsidies. I'd be hesitant to do that on account of the fact that basically the entirety of the country relies so heavily on the freight railways for heavy industry. A lot of what the big freight railways do is not entirely above board, a lot of what a lot of big companies do is not entirely above board, but it's probably not worth sabotaging an entire section of the continent's economy to spite them.

[@CraterFilms]

My favorite part of riding Amtrak is the fun of listening to the wheels on the steel rails and the whimsical nature of an adventure by train.

[@rgmrails]

Always and forever! Amtrak Auto Trains! (I almost took one to DC a year ago but I missed it)

[@CoasterFan2105]

Hopefully you'll get another chance!

[@rgmrails]

Thanks I’m in Folkston rn and saw it twice!

[@CoasterFan2105]

Nice!

[@maritzaj.w7369]

My husband and I traveled from NY to Jacksonville last April in the Amtrak mateor. I was very surprised with the service. It was my first time and I was a little nervous about being in a train for so many hours. I brought my tablet and my cellphone to have better internet connection. We got a roomette in our way down and a large room in our way back. It was a pretty pleasant experience. The food was good also. I did have a little bit of a hard time sleeping but I guess it was normal given the train movement.

[@brianmiles780]

The USA has a wonderful history of long distance train travel. One can only hope, more social media presentations like this = more interest in train travel = more funding = more services. As an Australian visitor l have had the opportunity to experience the majority of Amtrak’s services (but not the Auto Train). It truly is a wonderful, relaxing way to experience the USA. The narration and photography of this presentation is spot on!

[@donaldkraft1189]

Mike, great video. Its not to often i watch a video more than once but this one I do. Besides no loud music which makes feel like I'm riding along with you.

[@mindlessshark946]

It's beyond amazing that you've been invited. Keep up the great work, Mike! :-)

[@eliyahuschabsemuller2381]

I have had the pleasure of taking the Auto Train and could not find anything to complain about. The service in the dining car was outstanding just like the food and several glasses of wine. The wine glass never got anywhere near being empty at any time in the dining car. Just like the video, my deluxe bedroom was turned down waiting for me to hit the bed and be rocked to sleep. I rode the train sometime in'98 and again in '99. Don't live in the eastern corridor anymore so no auto train for me anymore.

[@suemctighe8046]

Thank you, Mike. This video is terrific and accurately captures the adventure of taking the auto train. We live in the Baltimore area and frequently use Amtrak to travel along the Northeast corridor. On three occasions, we have taken the auto train from VA to FL and back. I would have to say all three round trips were very enjoyable. The onboard staff was friendly and helpful. The dining car food was surprisingly good. We usually opt for a deluxe bedroom because of the in-room bathroom. A handy night time feature for seniors! Most of our trips departed and arrived right on time. One return trip a few years ago was delayed by an entire day, though. A February blizzard dropped so much snow in the DC/VA area that auto train service was suspended for 24 hours. We made lemonade out of lemons and spent our extra day in FL touring Cape Canaveral, an easy drive from the Lorton Station! We hope to take another trip in the future.

[@kennyt1674]

Awesome video Mike I love Amtrak. Your channel is awesome

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thank you very much, Kenny!

[@kennyt1674]

@@CoasterFan2105 you are welcome

[@rachelrolandaharrisboyd7128]

@@CoasterFan2105 Thanks for the video . I've never road on the East coast. Just west coast . Got to try this . Would be nice getaway.

[@Blackwolffe097]

I rode Amtrak from Denver Colorado to Martinez California. One of the best experiences of my life. I went back in April on the California Zeper. It was snowing outside for most of the trip. My favorite part was passing through Utah at night. I sat in the Senic Car & watched the stars.

[@albertvaldez7750]

Did you make a wish upon a star

[@Blackwolffe097]

@@albertvaldez7750 Nah but I should've

[@rapturebound197]

Riding a passenger train is a great experience. It provides an entirely different viewpoint of the scenery than the same trip made by car and isn't nearly as exhausting. Sleeping on a train is easy it kinda rocks you to sleep. I just wish all the passenger train routes allowed you to take your car along with you.

[@channelabdullaev]

My husband and two little sons will be on the Auto Train in November. So, I am so happy you did this video, as there has never been a full length YT video about it of high quality. I cannot wait!

[@channelabdullaev]

Btw, my 3 year old has been an avid watcher of your California trains video for sometime now and “long time” subscriber. Love all that you do for train enthusiasts of all ages!

[@youraveragejoe2]

@@channelabdullaev how was the trip?

[@rickfoss5003]

My wife and I rode the original Auto Train back in the 1970s. It was a great experience. It is enjoyable to sit in your room and watch the world go by. After dinner we went to the dome lounge car where there was a magicians show. He later came and sat with us and had a drink. Very interesting conversation. We returned to our room and like, you, spent a good part of the night just watching the small and large towns as they went by. I enjoyed this video and most of the others of yours that I have watched. Thanks for sharing.

[@railfanben5935]

The video gives off Train Talk and vlog vibes and I like it!

[@anthonytaylor8895]

The Auto Train is the original train pulled by the P30CH locomotives.

[@MrXminus1]

I went to Disney in the seventies on the auto train with my family. We loved it. Very professional and courteous crew & staff.we all loved it. So glad we went. It’s one of our best vacation memories. Thank you Auto Train.

[@tootsiegirl60]

My daughter and I rode the autotrain in September 2018. It really was a unique and different experience. It was a great , safe way to get her older car and the two of us to Florida. We travelled not long after the service was suspended due to Hurricane Florence. Our train was 3/4 of a mile long and I believe there were 455 passenger automobiles on the train. For my next trip I will invest in noise canceling headphones as the whistle blows all night long, made the sleeping difficult.

[@tact86]

Excellent video. You have captured the experience of riding the Auto Train.

[@megarailfan5263]

Wow. Very nice! I personally like the Auto Train, and you are lucky to have a ride on it!

[@adventuresofamtrakcascades301]

I've been on Amtrak coast starlight both 14 and 11. This happened when one of my Mom's cars is getting fixed. I've had a really really fun time

[@_0x7cf]

Love the Auto Train so much. It was a pretty big part of my childhood in the early 2000s because both my parents worked on the Auto Train (in fact it's how they met). I remember riding on the train quite frequently since I live in Lorton.

[@Handlesarestoopid]

Tell Amtrak happy birthday.

[@chhopkins]

Well if you tell that Amtrak happy birthday,it would not answer you because trains can’t talk.

[@journeythroughtherails5294]

chhopkins ...

[@KaciCooperations]

@@chhopkins bruh XD That's not how he tell about Amtraks birthday 😂

[@patrickrichmond9896]

I love the Auto Train. This train also has the special bedroom as it's designed for senior citizens or people in wheelchairs. I would love to see the Auto Train service expand. Sadly we got several people in Washington that won't fund Amtrak enough money to expand the service. One thing is that also it's the scheduling due to that you need a special yard for the extra passenger equipment and the auto racks. And you need space for a wash down station for all your equipment.

[@raymondmartin6737]

Glad to have it available for this trip. We have used several times to go from the Northeast to Florida. It saved time, 🙌, travel and stress on that trip.

[@SchneiderGeorge]

Having taken the Auto Train three times over the years, I found your video fascinating. Very well done and informative. Thank you!

[@PATHFINDER4001]

I love trains, when my family and I get stuck by a train I’m the only one excited in the car 😂😂

[@PATHFINDER4001]

😂😂👋🏼

[@ryankiser294]

Same

[@LEXPIX]

Nice overview of the train. Glad you got some additional access too.

[@kathrinezabo2855]

I loved it. My mom and I took Amtrak to Chicago and we absolutely loved it. Keep making these videos.

[@eclair9]

the Auto Train is just such an absolutely wonderful train. I hope I have an opportunity to take a trip on that one day. I love watching it zoom through Jacksonville.

[@trainbuzz_productions]

That's nice that you were able to work with Amtrak, Mike. Great video!

[@jeff9104]

Great video, I would like to see a Amtrak Auto train on the west coast, I would definitely do it !

[@lordflasheart6801]

Fascinating, Something that I would love to do some day. Excellent production, my best from the UK and this side of the pond. Nige

[@treetop572m4]

Took the auto train once. Never again. Super expensive, left 3 hours late, arrived 8 hours late in Florida. Cancelled my return ticket as soon as I got off the train and drove the 1000 miles back home. Most enjoyable drive ever

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

Great Video.

[@blueridgerails7779]

What a great video! Amtrak will love you for this. I've always wanted to ride the auto train!

[@smcdowney4372]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video. What a RIDE like no other.

[@raymondtaylor2152]

In 2014, we took the City of New Orleans from Chicago to New Orleans, stayed there for a week and then took the train back to Chicago, that was a great trip, I'd do it again in a heartbeat! The scenery was fantastic. I didn't sleep all that well on the train, but I thoroughly enjoyed the rocking and rolling during the night, and listening to the engineer blow the whistle for the crossings ... that was so cool just listening to the train whistle while laying in bed. An amazing journey.

[@MrGoodnplenty1957]

I have been on the Auto train twice from Lorton to Sanford. Me and my wife had a roomette. For that length of travel and that length of time, it was well worth the cost. It evens out when you think about the cost of gas, food, and a hotel room, if you don't decide to drive the distance non-stop. Now i could possibly see cross country auto trains from, let's say, NY, DC, and MIA (or Sanford) to the west coast. (LA, SFO, & SEA).

[@dannyholder2411]

Contrary to statement made at time stamp .20 bringing your personal vehicle onboard is NOT an option. It is a requirement.

[@phillipbonner5215]

Thanks for sharing with us Mr. Armstrong. That was very nice.

[@r.c.7762]

Hi, My family travels the auto train from Fla. to Va every year. They love it.

[@buffalorailfan1957]

Splendid video! After watching this video, it convinced me to consider riding the auto train. Time to start saving! Maybe next year or two years I'll take it

[@jimwhitman3678]

FYI!!! Anyone who wants to experience this service especially in the coaches. The diner will be taken off in January 2020. Meals will NOT be included in the price of the ticket. Your off to fend for yourself. This is so sad 😞 I’ve been with the company for 25+ years, I never thought this would happen. No dinner No breakfast. There will be a cafe’ car if you want to purchase something but that’s not what this service was intended for. This is what happens when you have an person from the airlines running a railroad.

[@nickhiscock8948]

Without good onboard food and drinks. Along with proper maintenance and cleaning of the train. I doubt this train will last more than a year or 2. The customers will stop using it if its not comfortable.

[@chappye7]

This is one of the better Amtrak vids. Well made, you showed the service the train and great scenery . No personal silly comments just straight forward. Great job

[@davidk.1089]

As a little kid in the 90's, my parents took my sister and I on the Auto-train down to florida to visit my grandparents. Rode on this many, many times. In Coach, little kids socialize... I met very nice fellow passengers. They had movies, and we had a lot of fun. This was before wide use of cell phones and electronic devices,so we really had to be creative to keep entertained.

[@scottburns5376]

Sweet! I can't believe it only takes 2 engines to pull that load

[@arnoldflowers8686]

that's what I was thinking

[@Crystal-2028]

YEAH BECAUSE THEM P40S HAVE THE POWER

[@justanotherasian4395]

Trains are insanely powerful

[@Crystal-2028]

@@justanotherasian4395 yeah my favorite locomotive is the SD70ACE,M-2, AND ACU

[@erikgag]

Look at the ÖBB Autotrains from Hamburg to Vienna Only 1 engine wich is electric

[@joaquingonzalez8732]

amazing trains ,eficienci and comfort good video

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thanks, Joaquin!

[@blkbass]

A fantastic and informative video with just the right amount of commentary. I'm planning a trip next year on the Auto Train and your video was quite helpful, thank you

[@JT-ee1ii]

Thanks for sharing, I enjoyed that.

[@billconserva1461]

What surprises me is that only 2 locomotives haul that entire train, i would have thought it would be 3 to 4.

[@DanTDMJace]

Well if it was F40PH locos it would be 4 locos

[@owenchuarbx]

I would be putting this in my itinerary list one day if I ever visit America

[@robertmills2900]

I used to see TV commercials for the Auto Train in the late 70's when I lived outside D.C. I was a kid, but I always thought it was major cool and wished my family and I could ride it. 👍

[@Truck-Train-Ship-Car-Bikelover]

Perfect Video, and the story about how it works... Hakke Puf from the Netherlands loves Trains oldtimer Engines, Cars and Ships... i vote UP for You.

[@SeptaNation]

I've been on this train before it's very cool! Cool video!

[@logeanbillups8563]

I wish the Sunset Limited would resume coming through Jacksonville!!!

[@philancell884]

Thoroughly enjoyed your video. My Mother and some of our family members did this trip and I couldn't go but i am re energized by your video!! Now it's a must that I go thank you!!!!

[@michaelsteinmann3784]

This is THE best video I've seen about the Auto Train. Well done!

[@Jason_Maier]

I wouldn't mind an Auto Train from Baltimore to Los Angeles. And do they also give you a designated seating time for breakfast?

[@johnbrewer5979]

Breakfast is Continental, first come, first served

[@Seminolerick]

The pricing would be outrageous... few could afford it ...

[@googoo-gjoob]

@@Seminolerick , do the math. compared to 2 days on the road, gasoline, food, hotels. absence of stress.... break even by my math. and, each trip keeps almost 1k miles off your ride.

[@KAMB_n_Jinx]

Service starts for breakfast and ends at a certain time. Never been an issue.

[@sargentrowell81]

Wow. I just made reservations on the Auto Train for next May yesterday. That's one hell of a coincidence.

[@NOVARailandWeatherEnthusiast]

sargentrowell81 I’m riding it in 2 weeks. I can’t wait!

[@sargentrowell81]

@@JM-ll6hd What? No I'm not, but that's ridiculous. I wonder why?

[@JM-ll6hd]

@@sargentrowell81 money, cutting jobs and food waste.

[@sandyphillip9774]

Took the Auto Rail for the first time on move back to NY from FL 5 years ....looking forward to the trip back and will try the roomette this time as I hardly slept in the regular seat and want the experience. Thanks for the video as I was able to share with my friends as I tried to explain and they never understood...lol.

[@rubenrivera1735]

We have been on the Auto train for three wonderful occasions. Of the three only one was 50/50 because the Internet wasn't working in our car. But overall you cannot beat it for the convenience, reliability and the overall service!! Looking forward to our fourth trip !!!

[@googoo-gjoob]

safer to use your cell hotspot

[@SD_Marc]

Very interesting. I've never seen an Amtrak even a third that length.

[@Buynot]

Great video as always! Throw in the right type of music at certain points and it's pretty much a reboot of America by Rail.

[@maynesrailroadvideos8591]

Awesome video Mike! I remember seeing the teasers on your Instagram page an I was so anxious to see this video when released. Glad it is, the trip looked fun. Great video

[@michaelwatson113]

This looks like a great service. Love Amtrak. Sleeper cars are great. Food is good. And staff is top drawer! And it is an excellent way to see the USA.

[@NOVARailandWeatherEnthusiast]

I’ll be riding it in about 2 weeks! Edit: I can name almost every single place on the northern half of the trip from lorton to Ashland.

[@NOVARailandWeatherEnthusiast]

@@googoo-gjoob Ik I was stupid when I made this. I meant I knew every piece of railroad between Richmond, and the Lorton terminal. Now having ridden the AT myself, I’m pretty familiar with a good chunk of the route.

[@MatthewSmith-cv7op]

Excellent job. I am considering taking this train in the future. Except I see the prices are pretty scary.

[@george6252]

Very helpful you put my mind at ease. Thank very much. Well done by the way.

[@stephenrongo8704]

My wife and I took the Auto Train from Sanford to Lorton three times. Each trip was enjoyable and worth the ticket price. It certainly beat driving!

[@John_The_Eeveechu]

22:13 at this part he went past where i used to live

[@markstephen5028]

You forgot to mention that they did away with ALL the amenities like snacks and free soft drinks in the lounge car.

[@HNTRros]

I don't think he forgot on purpose, remember, amtrak payed for his voyage.

[@susanlea7759]

@@HNTRros paid

[@rickyjohnsonsr1988]

Great feature! I appreciate the info about the train.

[@ryanwalker8098]

Great Vid. I'm making this trip and its good to see the process before hand.

[@CoasterFan2105]

Have a good trip!

[@MustangPiano]

17:20 that's my local station. I'm about 5 miles from there.

[@alejandrayalanbowman367]

You ought to try the train from UK to France. Drive on / drive off, you don't even need to leave your vehicle.

[@googoo-gjoob]

i bet thats neat. a 30 minute ride...then youre in a different country!

[@valeriebassett3107]

That was awesome to watch. Good to see you. You really do fantastic job of getting this video and presenting. Thanks for sharing.

[@RobertKrebill]

That’s the best Auto Train trip report ever. Thank you for sharing :)

[@Drewtrainfan]

The Amtrak Auto Train Is cool.

[@TrainsForDayz]

Fantastic video man!!!! I've always wondered what it's like to ride on Amtrak's long-distance trains, especially on one that allows you to bring along your car as well!!! I also enjoyed the parts where you showed us inside the rooms of the sleeping cars, lounge car, dining car, and coaches now that was really awesome!!!! What I found the most unexpected in the video was a face reveal, which was very surprising to me considering the fact that you wanted to do one for the 500k subscriber milestone...but other than that, another great video!!! Well done man!!! I hope you do one like this on another long-distance train like the Southwest Chief.... :) +CoasterFan2105

[@1981troublemaker]

TrainsForDayz2398 Southwest Chief was already taken by Bobby Harvey, he’s GREAT too... These men are my two favorite Amtrak narrators. PLEASE DON’T ASK ME TO CHOOSE WHO’S THE BEST!🤔😮

[@joefeyjo8905]

Frequent passenger on this train. In a word...EXCELLENT !

[@CTw0H5OH]

Did a round trip earlier this year and already bought another ticket for this coming December. Advice for anyone planning to do it.... bring lots of entertainment. It's an 18 trip and it gets pretty boring once the sun goes down. Bring a book,music,videos or crosswords. If you drink, bring some booze along. They sell alcohol in the lounge car, but it's expensive. Also bring pillows and a blanket. Can't wait to do it again, but I'm going to be more prepared next time.

[@thatyoutubeguy7583]

No cellphone reception or wifi

[@Seminolerick]

I travel tired, so sleep a lot of hours away...comfortably, thank you.

[@EntertainmentWorldz]

great nice video

[@vdubproductions2646]

I love Amtrak, taking the Capitol Corridor from where I am to either Sacramento or to the Bay Area is better then driving on 80/680/280/101

[@amjkodaz]

This is another great documentary! Thanks for sharing Mike!

[@alternativewellnessgeek6058]

I took the Auto-Train with a friend in 2005. A memorable trip !!!

[@sonnypruitt6639]

It never made any sense to me, why Amtrak doesn't offer this service up to NYC. Driving down from the northeast, to northern VA., you have driven down thru the worst part of the trip.

[@jray624]

Superliner cars dont fit in Penn Station.

[@JavonWilliams29]

Sonny Pruitt what station would fit these cars at that size in NYC? Lorton is a good spot. Nice drive to Virginia.

[@sonnypruitt6639]

@@JavonWilliams29 No station in NYC would fit the bill. It would have to be constructed. But I would bet that if Amtrak did build a Auto-Train Station in NYC, they would more that double their ridership. And it's not a nice drive down I-95, NJTP, thru Phila, around Wilmington, thru Balt and thru the tunnel, and around Washington DC. At that point you might as well drive the rest of the way, as you have been thru the worst of it!

[@nolantherailfan5048]

It's unique to bring your car on a train with you

[@googoo-gjoob]

the *ONLY* one in the country

[@simplywonderful449]

There are such trains in Europe as well, and they're more common than here in the U.S.

[@googoo-gjoob]

@@simplywonderful449 , multiple people have commented on here that they wished europe still had auto trains. they said it has been discontinued.

[@mattbrewster8051]

That was beautifully and professionally done, Mike!

[@raymondtaylor2152]

In 2005, we took Via Rail, The Canadian from Toronto, Ontario to Vancouver, British Columbia and that is a trip to take, breathtaking scenery through Alberta and British Columbia. Several years later we took Via Rail, The Ocean from Montreal, Quebec to Halifax, Nova Scotia. That was a great trip as well. I've also taken the Polar Bear Express from Cochrane, Ontario, to Moosonee, Ontario which is just inland a bit from James Bay.